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Originally Posted by DaleDe
It is not just diagonal size that matters. It is also aspect ratio. To determine how much text fits on the screen you need to know the area of the screen. I have collected this data in our wiki on the page Screen sizes. There are charts you can consult. You could also use some of the dimension data to simulate a smaller size on your existing device using wider margins.
Dale |
Indeed. The iPhone 5 and above has a tall and narrow screen, like most smartphones today. That narrow screen, even in a 5.5" diagonal might still be too small for use as a primary reader for many people. I can easily read on my iPhone 5, but it does not look aesthetically pleasing to see such few words per line. I think a 3 to 4 screen ratio works and looks much better for reading than the 9 or 10 to 16 ratio. But to each their own of course.